Day 205

August 12, 2025

2 incidents

  1. Serious Rights Violation Corruption & Self-Dealing

    4th Circuit appeals court lifts blocks on DOGE access to Treasury, OPM, and Education

    A 2-1 panel of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates district court injunctions blocking DOGE access to OPM, Treasury, and Education Department systems. Judge Julius Richardson, a Trump appointee, cites the Supreme Court's SSA ruling to justify lifting restrictions across all three agencies. DOGE regains access to IRS taxpayer data and federal student loan records.

    From: DOGE Unauthorized Access to Treasury, OPM, and Social Security Databases

  2. Major Abuse of Power Corruption & Self-Dealing

    4th Circuit lifts Maryland injunction on DOGE data access

    In a separate case brought by unions and veterans (American Federation of Teachers v. Bessent), a 2-1 panel of the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals vacates a Maryland district court's preliminary injunction blocking DOGE access to Treasury, OPM, and Education Department data. Judge Julius Richardson, a Trump appointee, writes that the district court 'abused its discretion.' The ruling does not disturb the New York case.

    From: DOGE Associates Gained Access to $6 Trillion Treasury Payment System